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This week, we highlight a compelling study released by the
Peterson Institute for International Economics and the audit firm
Ernst & Young entitled "Is Gender Diversity Profitable? Evidence from a
Global Survey." Surveying nearly 22,000 publicly traded
companies in 91 countries, the study concludes that having more
women in top management positions correlates with increased
profitability. Furthermore, the causes of gender diversity in
executive ranks do not revolve around quotas, but rather include
broader factors such as girls' education, nondiscrimination and
paternal leave policies.
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In the first of a series of papers examining key economic, regulatory, and legal issues related to target date funds (TDFs), Brattle experts Chris Laursen, Ioannis Gkatzimas, and Branko Jovanovic provide...
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